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| Poster Title: | Physics in Medicine: Active learning tools for pre-health physics developed in collaboration with STEM scientists and medical experts |
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| Abstract: | We present an undergraduate medical physics course at Portland State University, motivated by both student interest and the desire of the university's Physics Department to provide an interdisciplinary intermediate-level physics course. The course is part of a broader initiative to emphasize the link between physics and the life sciences. The materials for this course are modular and can be used as a whole curriculum in a specialized medical physics course or in part as supplement in introductory general physics. The course was developed through the community engagement of physicians, clinical researchers, and basic science researchers. Class meetings are a combination of traditional lectures, guest lectures, hands-on exercises, web-based activities, class discussions, and student poster presentations. The course inspired students to engage in research projects in medical physics that enhance their understanding of science and education as well as benefit the learning of future students. |
| Poster Category: | Course Content: Innovations in topics, content order, interdisciplinary study, etc. Labs Education Research Biology/Life Science Applications |
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| Poster Keywords: | medical physics, lab, assessment, community engagement |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Ralf Widenhorn Portland State University Phone: 5037253898 |
| Co-Author(s) |
Karen Marrongelle, Portland State University Grace Van Ness, Portland State University Charles Thomas, Oregon Health and Science University Wolfram Laub, Oregon Health and Science University |